UK's SaxaVord Spaceport set for commercial rocket launches by July, competing with Norway's spaceport.

The SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands is set to be ready for commercial rocket launches by July, according to Scott Hammond, its deputy chief executive. Companies like Rocket Factory Augsburg and Orbex plan to use the spaceport. Orbex aims to launch its "Prime" rocket from SaxaVord later this year. The facility is seen as a key player in the UK's space industry, competing with Norway's Andoya Spaceport.

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